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Penguins' Sidney Crosby Closing in on Mario Lemieux

These days, it feels like almost every Pittsburgh Penguins game comes with another major milestone. Stuff like that happens when you have a trio of players who have worn the same jersey, on the same team, for more than two decades.

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NHL Predictions: Dec 1 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers

The Penguins take on the Flyers in a classic rivalry game, in the battle of Pennsylvania. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word On Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for all the NHL’s games.

Sidney Crosby News / Daily Faceoff / November 29

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby moves to 15th in all-time NHL goals

Sidney Crosby continues to make his mark on the NHL record book, as the Pittsburgh Penguins’ captain scored a goal in Saturday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, giving him 641 in his career and passing Dave Andreychuk for the 15th most goals in NHL history.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / November 29

Penguins Prospect Check-In: Injuries, Returns & More

As the calendar is on the verge of flipping to December, the Pittsburgh Penguins continue to stay afloat in the Eastern Conference playoff hunt. While

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 29

Penguins pursue successful weekend vs. reeling Maple Leafs

The Pittsburgh Penguins will hope to claim all four points available from their Thanksgiving weekend doubleheader as they host the wayward Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 29

NHL Predictions: November 29th Toronto Maple Leafs vs Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins return home to host the Toronto Maple Leafs. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word On Hockey ! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for NHL games all season long.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Kris Letang News / Field Level Media / November 28

Kris Letang's OT goal caps Penguins' rally vs. Blue Jackets

Defenseman Kris Letang scored 59 seconds into overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 4-3 come-from-behind win over the host Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 28

Columbus had a rotten sports day against Pittsburgh

It is a good thing for the Ohio State football team that it is not playing Pitt this weekend, because two of the main Columbus, Ohio sports teams had pretty rotten days against teams from Pittsburgh on Friday.

No. 9 BYU shoots down Dayton to win ESPN Events Invitational

No. 10 Florida shoots past Providence in Rady consolation game

Balanced attack lifts No. 5 UConn to crucial win over No. 13 Illinois

Duke Miles carries No. 24 Vanderbilt past Saint Mary's 96-71

Six in double figures help No. 1 Purdue demolish Eastern Illinois

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / November 28

WBS Penguins Power Past Bears 6-3 in Thanksgiving Eve Classic

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defeated the Hershey Bears 6-3 on Wednesday night at Giant Center. The Penguins’ offense was led by a sensational multi-point night from their top line, highlighted by Phil Tomasino recording a rare “Gordie Howe hat trick” (a goal, two assists, and a fight) in his WBS debut.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 28

NHL Predictions: November 28th Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday Night. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word On Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for all the NHL’s games.

Tristan Jarry News / Field Level Media / November 27

Penguins boosted by Tristan Jarry's return ahead of Blue Jackets tilt

The Pittsburgh Penguins have won only two of their last seven games (2-2-3) going into their visit to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night. But the return of a key starter helped the Penguins pull off a 4-2 home win over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday.

Tristan Jarry News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 27

Oilers linked to Penguins’ Tristan Jarry amid goaltending woes

It isn’t just Edmonton Oilers fans hoping their goaltending nightmare will soon end. Fans around the league are likely sick of hearing about potential trades and whether Edmonton will ever figure it out.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 27

Insider Offers Latest On Canadiens Link to Crosby Trade

The Sidney Crosby–Montreal Canadiens buzz refuses to fully die, and this week it flickered back to life thanks to Chris Johnston’s latest mailbag in The Athletic.

Dan Muse News / Breakaway on SI / November 27

Dan Muse Impressed with Penguins' Young Goalie

The Pittsburgh Penguins have hit their first real wall of the season, and it’s been a hard one. After opening the year as one of the hottest teams in the NHL, they’ve managed just three wins in ten games during a rough November slide.

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Tristan Jarry News / Daily Faceoff / November 27

Is Tristan Jarry an option for the Oilers?

It’s hard to look at the Edmonton Oilers’ struggles through the first quarter of the 2025-26 season and not see goaltending as the main concern.

Oilers, Penguins trade buzz heats up after Kevin Weekes' report

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 26

Penguins activate Tristan Jarry, Ville Koivunen from IR

The Pittsburgh Penguins have activated starting goaltender Tristan Jarry and winger Ville Koivunen off injured reserve.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / November 26

Penguins’ Defense Is Starting to Step Up

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a lot of work to do over the offseason, and even though they are far from perfect, they have taken several steps in the right direction.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 25